Easy Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry navy beans; 1 1/2 lb. ham hocks; 1 c. chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. basil leaves; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves; 1 bay leaf; 2 c. thinly sliced carrots; 1 c. chopped celery; 3/4 c. Hungry Jack mashed potato flakes

Servings: persons

1 lb. dry navy beans
1 1/2 lb. ham hocks
1 c. chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 bay leaf
2 c. thinly sliced carrots
1 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. Hungry Jack mashed potato flakes

1
Place beans in 4-quart Dutch oven.
2
Cover with 6 to 8 cups water.
3
Heat to boiling; simmer for 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat. Cover; let stand for 1 hour.
5
Drain.
6
Add 2 quarts water, ham hocks, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, basil, pepper, nutmeg, oregano and bay leaf.
7
Heat to boiling.
8
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender.
9
Add carrots, celery and potato flakes; mix well.
10
Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until carrots and celery are tender.
11
Remove ham; cut meat from bone.
12
Return meat to soup; heat and serve.

621

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dry navy beans, 1 1/2 lb. ham hocks, 1 c. chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Easy Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Bean Soup

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